Lorenz von Stein (1815–1890)

Archival location guide — where this economist’s surviving papers are held, their notable correspondents, and key published sources.

Born 1815 · died 1890

Lorenz von Stein was a German economist, sociologist, and public administration scholar from Eckernförde. As an advisor to Meiji period Japan, his liberal political views influenced the wording of the Constitution of the Empire of Japan as well as major constitutional thinkers such as Rudolf von Gneist.

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Where the papers are held

The surviving papers of Lorenz von Stein (1815–1890) are held at Schleswig-Holstein state library.

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